Beaches in Newport News & Yorktown under swim advisory
UPDATE: The advisory for Yorktown Beach has been lifted.VDH said results received on July 17 indicate bacteria levels now meet the state water quality standards for recreational waters.
Know before you go: 3 beaches in the Newport News–Yorktown area are under swimming advisory.
Swimmers heading to the water this week should check before they dive in—Hilton Beach and Huntington Beach in Newport News, along with Yorktown Beach in Yorktown, are under a swimming advisory due to elevated bacteria levels.
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Health officials from the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts tested the water on July 15, and results showed that bacteria levels exceeded what the state considers safe for swimming. These levels can increase the risk of st...










